Polk Top 10 - LKLD November 2026
VOTE
Nov. 3, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. at your polling location, thanks!
MISERY
Nov. 6 – 15 at Lakeland Community Theatre. This psychological thriller based on Stephen King’s novel, follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash and wakes up captive by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes. Rated M. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com
COLOR WAVE WALLS
Nov. 6 – 14 at various locations throughout Downtown Lakeland. This will be Lakeland’s first-ever mural festival. Expect new public art, artist collaborations, and accessible education programs that foster creativity, connection, and cultural growth. colorwavewalls.com
LAKE TO LAKE 10K
Nov. 7, 7:30 a.m. at Lake Mirror. The Lakeland Runners Club will celebrate the 50th running of this race, and it’s designated as the RRCA National 10k Championship. This race runs through Lakeland’s chain of lakes and historic Lake Morton district, encompassing three lakes during the course. lakelandrunnersclub.org
CENTRAL FLORIDA FOOD FEST
Nov. 7, 5 – 9 p.m. at Bonnet Springs Park. This event features exclusive dishes and drink pairings available for purchase from Central Florida restaurants, plus live entertainment, and special offers. Proceeds support BSP’s mission to enrich the community. Purchase tickets in advance at centralfloridafoodfest.com.
ART CRAWL
Nov. 8, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Swan Brewing. This is a free, family- and pet-friendly festival with over 60 local artists selling artwork and competing for prizes alongside live performances, art demonstrations, live art making, and more. artcrawlfl.com
CONCERT ON THE LOT
Nov. 14 at Bartow Ford. Featuring Grammy-nominated, multi-Platinum superstar Cole Swindell and the opener, Lakeland native, McCoy Moore. The parking lot opens at 3 p.m. and the gates open at 5 p.m. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Bring your own chairs. Purchase tickets in advance at centralfloridatix.com.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
The Polk State Theatre Department will put on its rendition of “Seussical the Musical” from November 13 through 15 and November 19 through 22 on the Winter Haven campus. $10 for the General public, and free for all students, Polk State faculty, and staff. polk.edu/the-arts/box-office
MARGARITA BALL
Nov. 21, 8 p.m. at Lake Mirror Promenade. Brighten the Christmas season for underprivileged children throughout the greater Lakeland area. As part of admission, guests are asked to bring an unwrapped toy with a minimum value of fifteen dollars. More info at lakelandmargaritaball.org.
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Nov. 28 at your favorite local independent shop. Find handcrafted, small-batch, and locally curated items, along with genuine human interactions. Roughly $0.67 of every dollar spent at a small business stays in the local community
